Data Protection – LIBERTAS EUROPA
We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in its use.
What data do we collect?
During registration or participation on our platform, we may collect:
Email address (Supporters).
Name, surname, email, phone, expertise, institution (for Contributors).
Data voluntarily provided by users (country, age, gender, education, social status, etc.).
IP address and device data (for analytics).
How do we use your data?
We use your data exclusively for:
Enabling participation in votes, comments, and submissions.
Informing you about new votes, events, and important updates.
Analysing anonymous data to improve the platform and conduct public opinion research.
Data sharing
We do not share your data with third parties without your consent, unless legally required. We do not sell or use your data for advertising.
Your rights
You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time.
You can unsubscribe from notifications via the link in every email.
For additional information, contact us at in**@************pa.eu

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The EUROPA LIBERTAS website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use them to:
Enable basic website functionality.
Analyze website usage to improve content.
Display personalized content based on your interests.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential cookies: Enable basic website functions.
Analytical cookies: Help measure traffic and improve user experience.
Functional cookies: Save your preferences (language, login).
Social media cookies: Allow sharing content on platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn.
How can you control cookies?
On your first visit, you can set your cookie preferences. You can change these settings at any time in your browser or through our Cookies Policy.
For more information on data protection, please read our Privacy Policy.

For the Visitors:
Users can vote anonymously and submit opinions, providing only demographic data. They can access and read the content of summaries and comments, voting results, and formulated opinions, and share links to pages. They cannot rate, submit opinions, post contributions, or comment. They have access to summaries of contributions.
For Supporters:
Users can use the portal and vote anonymously and submit opinions, providing only demographic data. They have additional access to full contributions, can vote and submit opinions and suggestions. They can easily invite their friends.
For Contributors:
In addition, they have the ability to post contributions, participate in forums and workshops, and submit topic proposals (all subject to editorial approval). They can vote anonymously, connect institutions and partners with the portal, and participate in fact-checking and public comments.
For Contributors:
They must adhere to editorial policy.
They receive feedback from the editorial team and readers.

Libertas Europa processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its Privacy Policy, solely for civic participation and public-interest activities. Data we process Visitors: email address and demographic data Supporters: name, email address, and demographic data Contributors and petition signatories: name, email address, field of interest, and demographic data Demographic data may include age, gender, education, social status, and citizenship. Purpose of processing Personal data is processed exclusively to: Enable participation on the platform (including petitions, voting, comments, and contributions) Manage, verify, and present petition signatures to competent institutions Inform users about platform-related activities Produce anonymous statistical analysis for public-interest research Data protection Personal data is stored securely and is not shared with third parties, except where legally required. Your rights You may access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from communications at any time.

Who Can Participate?
All with access to portal  visitors, supporters and contributors
Voting Rules:

• Each user has one vote per poll. The last voting count.
• Results remain anonymous.
• Polls have a defined duration (e.g., 30 days).
• Results are publicly available.

Evaluation Criteria:
Accuracy: Are claims supported by evidence?
Balance: Does the article present multiple perspectives?
Clarity: Is the content written in an accessible manner?
Relevance: Does the article contribute to understanding the topic?
Reader Ratings:
Users can rate articles (e.g., 1–5 stars).
Editorial Assessment:
Editors can label articles as "Verified" or "Recommended."

Respect:
Personal attacks, hate speech, and discrimination are prohibited.
Transparency:
All authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Quality:
Contributions must be evidence-based and verified.
Impartiality:
Contributions must present multiple perspectives where relevant.
Sanctions:
Violators may receive a warning, temporary suspension, or permanent ban.

Objective:
Ensuring high-quality, balanced, and verifiable information.
Principles:
Impartiality, transparency, quality, and respect.
Publication Process:
Only articles from registered authors will be published.
All submissions must go through an editorial review.
Author Rights:
Authors retain copyright but grant permission for publication and sharing.
Comment Publication:
The publication of comments is at the editor’s discretion.
Commenters must be registered on the portal.
Generally, only one response is allowed.

Rules on Donations

1. Purpose of Donations

Donations support the non-profit activities of Libertas Europa, including:

• development of digital tools for direct democracy,

• independent research and monitoring,

• public-interest education and communication,

• organisation of debates and civic initiatives,

• operational costs necessary to maintain the platform.

Donations do not influence political positions, strategic decisions, or priorities of the platform.

2. Independence and Integrity

To safeguard neutrality and prevent manipulation:

• Libertas Europa does not accept donations from political parties, governments, lobbying organisations, or entities with non-European strategic interests.

• Donors cannot demand preferential treatment, political influence, or editorial control.

• All donations must be unconditional.

3. Eligible Donors

Donations may be accepted from:

• private individuals who are EU citizens or residents,

• independent European organisations, associations, foundations, and businesses that do not engage in political manipulation or foreign-influence operations.

• Donations from outside Europe are accepted only if they meet strict independence and transparency criteria and do not conflict with our mission of European autonomy.

4. Transparency

Libertas Europa commits to full transparency by:

• maintaining an internal registry of donations,

• publishing aggregated annual reports on received donations and their use,

• ensuring that individual donors are listed only with their explicit consent (GDPR-compliant).

• Significant donations above a defined threshold (e.g. 2.000 EUR) will be specifically reviewed for compliance with independence criteria.

5. Use of Funds

• Donated funds may be used exclusively for:

• development and maintenance of the digital platform,

• communication, events, and civic participation activities,

• research, analysis, and public reporting,

• administrative and operational support.

Funds may not be used for personal benefit, political campaigning for specific parties or candidates, or activities that contradict the platform’s principles.

6. Prohibited Donations

Libertas Europa will not accept donations from:

• foreign governments or entities controlled by them,

• lobbying groups or organisations with hidden ownership,

• companies or individuals with a history of corruption or political manipulation,

• donors attempting to influence the mission, governance, or activities of the platform.

If a donation is later found to violate these rules, it will be returned or redirected according to legal requirements.

7. Voluntary Nature

All donations are voluntary and non-refundable, unless a clear administrative error or violation of these rules is identified.

8. Governance and Oversight

A designated oversight committee or board representative will be organized to:

• reviews compliance with donation rules,

• evaluates potential risks,

• ensures alignment with the mission of Libertas Europa,

• reports findings annually to members.
  

9. Amendments

These rules may be updated by Libertas Europa to reflect new legal requirements, operational needs, and the evolving mission of the platform.

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